PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare had reshuffled some ministers of his cabinet. In a statement issued, Mr Sogavere said the former Minister for Forestry, Bodo Dettke had been reshuffled as the new Minister for Tourism. He will be replaced by Bartholomew Parapolo MP for Gela constituency. In other changes former minister for Agriculture and Livestock Augustine…
TRANSPORT operators using the domestic wharf yesterday staged a protest infront of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) head office following a change in the way entry fee is being charged. Previously, vehicles are being charged $5 per day to enter the domestic wharf area anytime through the day to drop or pick up passengers…
AN East Fataleka landowner says claim by Evita Solomon Ltd that William Gua is a trouble-maker is disrespectful. Lynson Itea said Mr Gua is a landowner and a respected man in east Fataleka and for Evita to label him a trouble maker is demeaning. “Whatever names Evita and its local associates wish to call Mr…
Rennell/Bellona provincial government has recently passed a new ordinance for investors to meet a bond payment of $1.5 million for mining companies, logging contractors to pay $750,000.00 and their licensee $550,000.00. This was revealed by provincial secretary (PS) Rubin Ngiumoana. He said they have to apply this new law on companies that invest in Renbel…
A WEALTH of knowledge has been received putting a smile on the faces a group of local business-minded women who attended a series of interactive workshops and seminars over the weekend. The workshops were presented by U.S Women Entrepreneurship Expert Samira Cook-Gaines in Honiara from the 15th-17th of August. Women who attended were those in…
KOREA International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is committed to supporting fisheries industry in the country. As part of its plan it will implement a project called, ‘Establishment and Capacity Building of Fishery Studies in Solomon Islands (2014-2017/USD 5million),’ by partnering with Pukyong National University (PKNU). A statement from KOICA said, the project includes various components such…
ABOUT seven (7) youths with disabilities are currently undergoing a youth farmers training program at the Zai na Tina organic farm at Burns Creek, East Honiara. This made possible under the SPC Youth@Work PLUS Program. A statement from project said, the youths began their two months training at the Organic Farm last week. During their…
YOUTHS of Honiara will once again be engaging themselves as the August youth market is set to start today at the National Art Gallery grounds. The theme for this youth market is, ‘Inspire, Motivate and Participate’. Speaking to this paper yesterday, a youth market officer said that the highlights for this event will be singing…
Bishop Luciano Capelli sdb celebrated his golden anniversary as a Professed Salesian of Don Bosco on August 16, and renewed his vows to God in front of his church community… in front of three nice and tasty cakes. Visibly touched and emotionally moved he prayed the formula of Salesian Religious Profession. The bishop later explained…
Situated in the remote geography of Lauru Islands (Traditional Name for Choiseul), the East Choiseul communities of Dudurava and Taboko in Susuka established a locally managed marine areas on their customary reefs a few years back. The tribal community chief and elders of each village expressed their interest in conserving part of their coral reef…